Did we get a fright at Inverness last week? That’s probably overplaying it a bit, but we didn’t get our own way against a team who have already overachieved this season and are more than capable of raising their game for the big occasion.
This is a team who will have no fears of facing Celtic. They have a manager who will arrive at Hampden tomorrow with a plan to win the game.
John Hughes will not be the only one with such a plan. Ronny Deila knows this game is the most important on the roster between now and the end of the season. Only a potential Scottish Cup Final would be a bigger game. Without wanting to be disrespectful of Aberdeen’s title push, which is an arithmetical challenge only, we are two wins away from winning the treble, and Inverness are the only top flight team who are able to stop us.
It we do achieve a treble this season it will be our first in 14 years. Martin O’Neill’s triumph in 2001 was our only one in 46 years, so we have to wait a long time for these occasions. Unfortunately, it takes only 90 minutes to extinguish the opportunity. A few refereeing decisions the right way and Dundee United had us in a vulnerable place in the last round. Without absolute concentration the same could happen tomorrow and the remainder of our season would take on an exhibition-game feel.
Feeling a bit nervous now.
Keep your eye on Kris Commons, he loves Hampden.
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Just watching Les Dawson talking comedy..
“I met the wife in a discount store..I was buying a lamp..I asked what would you take off for cash..she said..everything but my earrings!”
Just spat oot ma tea..still laughing
Kikinthenakas
Dons one up
Dumbarton struggling to put the plucky newcomers to the sword, C’mon Sons up yer game..
If macnamara was at any other club he would be looking at his P45 for his 2015 results
Peter Houston sacked .. Takes Falkirk to cup final
DD, I lived in Falkirk for a short time, early 90’s.
Lots of Huns, but plenty of good Tims around the place, went up on the Laurieston bus for a bit. Good Ghuys.
Nice to see one of our olde Bhoys score at the Cary Grant Stadium.
Last was in answer to Dallas Dallas, not Delaneys Dunkey, confused masel there.
Paul67 I’ve a limited edition framed picture (signed etc) of Caesar’s all time Celtic XI available for a worthy cause. Any good to you?
Without wanting to be disrespectful of Aberdeen’s title push, which is an arithmetical challenge only, we are two wins away from winning the treble, and Inverness are the only top flight team who are able to stop us.
If the players and management think like that we’re in trouble… after tomorrow we have 2 away games in Dundee and still to go to Aberdeen also.
tomtheleedstim
15:57 on 18 April, 2015
Best to e-mail him celticquicknews@gmail.com
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
TometheLeedsTim,
Well done Sir, very generous.
Alan Stubbs is obtaining mixed results with The Hibs.
Another who some have championed for the Celtic managers job in the past.
Like Jackie he carries more acceptability with some because he is an ex Celtic player.
Yet they are still cutting their teeth and have achieved nothing that should make them the next Celtic manager.
I am still not convinced about Deila but at least he had won a championship prior to being appointed.
TT
Never understood how a team can get more tickets for a cup final than its stadium holds
Ten thousand more than enough for the peepul
Super kid Hardie makes it 2-1 for Sevco Sorry
starry plough.
Quick trawl of the Black Jazz shelf –
Kirk Lightsey..
Lightbulb moment – remembering his fabulous piano playing on some 60s Chet Baker Lps on Prestige – Groovin / Comin on With./ Cool Burnin With… I shall dig them out and give them a twirl.
Off oot to a Record Store Day event .Got a Bert Jansch 45 to collect ( Needle of Death)
3-1 now
Timjim
That’s the fee up to £6m
South Of Tunis
That’s the man:)) I think he is the keys on the Baker/ Mulligan album too…
They’re knocking down Philadelphia International today don’t know if you heard:(((
Cmon the wee rovers :)))))
2 down now 2 each and QP getting beat .
Barry Robson sent off for the Dons
So according to reports John Guidetti is looking for 2.5 million per season to sign for Fyenoord a lot of money for a player who cant nail down a regular first team spot with Celtic.H.H.
Good afternoon all.
Summer has arrived, seen the first of this years swallows today. Bad news, the huns are winning. :-)))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
starry plough.
Yes – the double lp with the red sleeve on Prestige..
Yes – saw the news re Philadelphia International. Becoming a mega hotel.Plaque will be placed on a wall recording the history.
AOW
Meant to mention, brilliant post re KO times and date changes, a friggin scandal IMHO.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Joe Filippis Haircut
16:30 on 18 April, 2015
So according to reports John Guidetti is looking for 2.5 million per season to sign for Fyenoord a lot of money for a player who cant nail down a regular first team spot with Celtic.H.H.
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I’d imagine there’s plenty of City youth players currently on £25k plus a week, so despite not rating JG I can see why him and his agent think he’s worth £30-40k a week with no transfer fee involved.
TinyTim
I am still not convinced about Deila but at least he had won a championship prior to being appointed.
In the Norwegian Kentucky Fried Chicken League with a team that, while it had less money than the top team, was hardly on a ‘Rest of SPL/Celtic’ ratio – I remember they were saying it was like Kilmarnock winning the SPL. In reality, there isn’t a valid comparison in Scotland – the teams are much closer together financially in Norway.
But your point about Jackie Mac and Stubbs remains – neither has exactly set the astroturf on fire.
Only one manager overachieved in the SPFL this season. He got out sharpish in January when the first offer came from England.
the_huddle. Would you be happy to see Celtic pay him that ? We wouldnt but just interested in your view. H.H.
Joe Filippis Haircut
16:38 on 18 April, 2015
the_huddle. Would you be happy to see Celtic pay him that ? We wouldnt but just interested in your view. H.H.
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Nope, don’t rate him at all.
And he’s also a striker at the moment that can’t buy a goal, the worst type of striker :o)
tomtheleedstim, it sure is, thank you.
Any idea how to ship it to me safely?
:-)
TinyTim
16:01 on 18 April, 2015
Alan Stubbs is obtaining mixed results with The Hibs.
Another who some have championed for the Celtic managers job in the past.
Like Jackie he carries more acceptability with some because he is an ex Celtic player.
Yet they are still cutting their teeth and have achieved nothing that should make them the next Celtic manager.
I am still not convinced about Deila but at least he had won a championship prior to being appointed.
TT
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I agree with your initial points, I’m sure you know that Ronny D is the Wan.
Mahatma Gandhi is getting it soon petec stylie.
Fecktheosophists and maximum respect to KevJungle.
Sheep win 1-0 bah bah
Albion Rovers Champions
Sounds OK
Well done the wee rovers
Well done the Wee Rovers, they’ll be dancing in the streets of Coatbrig the night:))
Congratulations albion rovers championees
Weefrathetim-how you doing buddy? Hope the good lady is keeping you busy! :-)
Thanks for the compliment btw as it is a scandal and it is probably costing clubs more on potential income on Sat matchdays than they get from TV. It is madness. See Sipsinis post earlier.
Just in from work. One eye looking at the state of the garden and the other looking at the fridge door. Hmmmm decisions.
HH
PS. reading above ,,, I’m not googly eyed or own a castle :-)
WeefratheTim
16:30 on 18 April, 2015
‘Good afternoon all.
Summer has arrived, seen the first of this years swallows today.’
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Saw my first one yesterday evening.
Heard a cuckoo on Monday.
Soon be time to take my semmit off.
Looks like the sheepies haven’t given up yet.
Yesterday I read from a few posters that some pubs around Hampden will be open at 11am tomorrow. Can anyone confirm this? We are wondering whether to drive or take the ol’ choo choo.
HH
AOW
Get that fridge door opened. Lol.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.